Competitive reliability of track-and-field athletes of Saratov State University as a guarantee of sports success

Abstract

The article provides a comparative analysis of the components of competitive reliability of track-and-field runners with different self-esteem in the framework of their performances in two competitive seasons. The surveyed contingent consisted of 30 students of Saratov State University named after N. G. Chernyshevsky. According to the results of the analysis, 2 groups of athletes with high and medium self-esteem were identified. The desire for success prevails among athletes with high self-esteem and they focus on participating in competitions. Athletes with an average self-esteem are more inclined to training activities and to avoiding failures. The results show a more stable performance of the athletes with high selfesteem and variability in the group of athletes with medium self-esteem.

Keywords

• student-athletes
• personality self-assessment
• motivation
• competitive reliability